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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.10, 3,659.98 and 1,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.10, 3,659.98 and 1,473.28 is: 2,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.10 : 3,659.98 = 1,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.10/3,659.98 = 1,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.10x = 3,659.98 × 1,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.10x = 5,392,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,175.33/2,652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.17

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